News of development

Argentina nominates Cecilia Todesca Bocco for IDB chair

14-11-2022 14:09 Argentina’s government proposes International Economic Relations Secretary Cecilia Todesca Bocco as its pick for the next head of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID).

Latin America bank to consider five candidates for chief

13-11-2022 12:13 There are five candidates in race to become new chief for the Inter-American Development Bank, a key financial institution for the region.

Protesters set up camp on Avenida 9 de Julio as picketers demand social aid

27-09-2022 21:49 Militants of the Unidad Piquetera grouping set up tents on 9 de Julio Avenue as members vote to spend the night and extend protest demanding greater social aid from government.

OECD: World economy to slow, 'paying the price of war'

26-09-2022 15:33 OECD reduces Argentina's growth forecast for 2023 by 1.5 points, predicting an expansion of 0.4% next year. Outlook for this year remains unchanged, with estimated growth of 3.6%.

IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks

26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.

Daniel Scioli: ‘In 2015, I proposed Wado as my running-mate to Cristina’

24-06-2022 09:17 Argentina’s newly installed productive development minister discusses bilateral relations with Brazil and its upcoming election, his return to the Cabinet and Frente de Todos’ chances in 2023.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Global plastic use and waste on track to triple by 2060

03-06-2022 13:22 Annual production of fossil-fuel-based plastics is set to top 1.2 billion tonnes by 2060 and waste to exceed one billion tonnes, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Demonstrators set up camp in capital, demanding greater social support

31-03-2022 23:44 Protesters spark traffic chaos in the capital by setting up a huge encampment on Avenida de Julio.

YPF moves forward with lithium development

15-10-2021 16:38 YPF President Pablo González has confirmed that the state energy company will enter the local lithium market via a new subsidiary, the recently created YPF Litio SA.

Argentina’s CNV mulls allowing foreign listings on local markets

02-10-2021 07:56 National Securities Commission calls for public consultation to potentially allow foreign issuers to list securities on Argentina's local markets.

Matías Kulfas: ‘To lower inflation you need multi-sector agreements and clear objectives’

13-08-2021 22:36 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas on trying to lower inflation, the IMF agreement and the role of the state.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Fernández to appoint mayoral ally as minister in Cabinet reshuffle

02-08-2021 15:50 President set to install ally in key position – Hurlingham Mayor Juan Zabaleta will replace Daniel Arroyo as social development minister in upcoming reshuffle.

by Rosario Ayerdi

X-ray of La Cámpora’s growth

22-05-2021 15:17 La Cámpora leaders are making a huge effort to avoid being accused of conspiring against Frente de Todos and breaking it up prematurely.

Government could have ‘Argentine vaccine’ by 2022, says official

01-05-2021 00:01 Argentina will be self-sufficient next year in vaccine production, according to Agencia I+D+i President Fernando Peirano.

Mascherano to take up youth development role with Albiceleste

07-01-2021 15:57 36-year-old and national team legend agrees to head up a new department focused on youth development, AFA announces.

Argentina seeking US$5 billion from multilateral banks for 2021

22-12-2020 20:41 Argentina is seeking about US$5 billion for next year from multilateral organisations other than the International Monetary Fund, reports Bloomberg.